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Opinion Pieces & Analysis

Should cricket be in the Olympics? What about Pakistani players in the IPL? Is it the end of ODI cricket?

We challenge worldview with controversial takes & new perspectives.

Women's Cricket

Latest updates and in-depth analysis on women’s cricket.

About time for 5-Day Tests, isn’t it?

 

Cricket Movie & Book Reviews

You know what’s more entertaining than sports sometimes? The movies about sports. Entertainment. Drama. Stories.

 

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Cricket Stories & Tributes

What can we learn from our cricketing heroes? Check this series out for inspirational stories and life lessons.

What Can Ellyse Perry Not Do?

What Can Ellyse Perry Not Do?

Bowl fast, score centuries. Check. Score GOAL in the FIFA World Cup, Write 5 Books? This has all been done. By a single person.
Her name is Ellyse Perry.

Dean Jones:  A Celebration of LIfe

Dean Jones: A Celebration of LIfe

The sudden death of Dean Jones shocked the cricketing community. Deano was a larger than life personality, and we look back his illustrious career.

Finances in Cricket

In an ever changing cricketing world & abundance of leagues, here are how finances are impacting the sport.

Lists & World XIs

The ultimate lists of cricket. Greatest of all time, unluckiest players, underrated legends, and much more.

Fantasy Cricket – Commentators  XI

Fantasy Cricket – Commentators XI

Let us put a twist on Fantasy Cricket today. How about pick your favorite IPL 2020 commentators? Harsha Bhogle in the middle order, anyone?

How to Fix Cricket?

We discuss potential problems the sport faces and propose innovative solutions on how to fix them.

It’s Time T20 and Test Cricket Had a Separation

It’s Time T20 and Test Cricket Had a Separation

Cricket Food For Thought #3: Time for T20 & Test Cricket to Separate? By Nitesh Mathur, Broken Cricket Dreams, @BCD 6/10/2022 New Zealand's first Test against England started on 2nd June, 2022, a Test match in which Trent Boult played right after playing the IPL...

South African Cricket

South African cricket has a very interesting history. We discuss it all—The Quota system, Kolpak drain, world cup chokes, & a lot more.

Cricket Satire

Every now and then, we throw away our serious face & write some comic relief & satire.

Indian Cricket

With Indian cricket, something is always happening—The IPL, World Cup semi-final losses, inexplicable selections, and lots of Virat Kohli.

Is SuryaKumar Yadav the Most Complete 360 Player in T20 Cricket?

Is SuryaKumar Yadav the Most Complete 360 Player in T20 Cricket?

Yes, Suryakumar Yadav, also loving known as SKY, is one of the most complete 360 degree batters right now in world cricket. Table of Contents What is a 360 Player?What shots of Suryakumar Yadav make him unique?Can Suryakumar Yadav Keep It Going? Embed from Getty...

Cricket Movies & Book Reviews

Cricket here, there, & everywhere. In this category, we review cricket books & movies. Which ones are your favorite?

Life Lessons & Cricket Stories

What can learn from cricket? Sport teaches us more about life than we give it credit for.

Cricket’s Reflections of Passion

Cricket’s Reflections of Passion

Reflections of Passion – Cricket Edition. Were they really unlucky? Their journey has been just as valuable as a player who has played 100 Tests.

Miscellaneous

Interviews, Predictions, Twitter gossip, squad analysis, and lots more!

#Controversy Alert: Who Cares About Women’s Cricket Anyway?

#Controversy Alert: Who Cares About Women’s Cricket Anyway?

Controversy of the Day: Nobody cares about women's cricket. Women's Cricket— Can't Live With It, Can Definitely Live Without It. At least that is the attitude of cricket administration and media around the world. Today news came in that the BCCI finally decided to...

The IPL 2020 Chapter Closes

The IPL 2020 Chapter Closes

The IPL 2020 chapter has final closed. Memories were abundant in this year’s IPL and Women’s T20 Challenge. Here is the recap of the final stages.

IPL 2020: The Dream Teams

IPL 2020: The Dream Teams

With the end of IPL 2020, fans chipped in with the Dream Teams. I will build two teams —the Obvious XI and see if my team can beat the IPL XI.

IPL 2020: Prediction Results

IPL 2020: Prediction Results

All good things come to an end. The IPL 2020 festivities have concluded, and we look back at the predictions and award winners from Twitter.

Moments That Turned The Tables

Moments That Turned The Tables

Cricket has narrow margins – catches and direct hits can turn games around. For the last 2 weeks, we have witnessed Super Overs, close games, and much more.

Top Commentary Highlights

Top Commentary Highlights

“Going, going, gone!”, or “Carlos Braithwaite, REMEMBER THE NAME!” What is your favorite? Read here for the best cricket commentary highlights!

IPL Week 3 Recap: Diary

IPL Week 3 Recap: Diary

We look back at IPL Week 3 Recap. There was Mankading drama, catching brilliance, some direct hits (finally), and AB de Villiers.

7 REASONS WHY CSK ARE STRUGGLING

7 REASONS WHY CSK ARE STRUGGLING

Why are CSK struggling in IPL 2020? Read to find out more.

Some smart team management and a bit of magic is needed if CSK are to qualify this season.

MI All-Time XI – An Odd Champion…

MI All-Time XI – An Odd Champion…

QDK, Simmons, and Jayasuriya. Does anyone make it to my MI All-Time XI? Read and VOTE here. The most successful IPL times might still see surprises.

SRH All-Time XI: Fast Bowlers Galore

SRH All-Time XI: Fast Bowlers Galore

Warner, Williamson, Bairstow – who would you pick in SRH All-Time XI? How about choose from all the fast bowlers? VOTE Here for your SRH All-Time XI.

IPL All-Time XI: KXIP and DC

IPL All-Time XI: KXIP and DC

We pick our All-Time XI from the two teams with the most Broken Cricket Dreams-KXIP and DC. VOTE and pick your XI as well!

IPL All-Time XI: RR and KKR

IPL All-Time XI: RR and KKR

Let the games begin! IPL 2020 is just around the corner, and we will start the festivities by creating IPL All-Time XI. We start with RR and KKR. VOTE!

Twitter Special III: Dreams Lived

Twitter Special III: Dreams Lived

# Dreams Lived is a response to our first Twitter Special, # Broken Dreams.
Did you live your cricket dream? If not, what else did you do?

Top 7 Most Popular Cricket Videos

Top 7 Most Popular Cricket Videos

One of best ways to learn the game is by watching really great videos.
We share some of the most popular cricket videos – fielding, bowling, and batting.

Twitter Special II: # First Memory

Twitter Special II: # First Memory

Earlier this week, MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina hung their boots. We did a # on FirstMemory to relive some of their memories. Enjoy reading and share your own!

Twitter Special: Broken Dreams

Twitter Special: Broken Dreams

Have you dreamt of playing a sport-for school, club, or country? But life happens. In Twitter Specials #BrokenDreams, we share our broken dreams.